The City of Hamilton has a new fire chief. Tom Eickelberger took his oath of office during promotional ceremonies Monday. He had been serving as a deputy chief. Eickelberger succeeds Marc Mercer, who recently retired. He and nine others were sworn in by Public Safety Director Scott Scrimizzi. History was also made Monday. Heather Garcia became the first female firefighter in Hamilton's 196 year history to be promoted to the rank of Fire Lieutenant, according to the Hamilton Professional Firefighter's Union, IAFF Local 20.

(Photo courtesy of Hamilton IAFF Local 20's Facebook page)